It’s been long known by citizens, especially in Florida,  that red tide kills pets and contributes to deaths of the elderly and the sickly that are bed ridden near red tide contaminated waters.  The latter is pretty rare, because usually, anyone that has the resources to live near the water in Florida, has the resources to move when their doctor says “You’re sick already, get away from the red tide!”

Pets and other land animals are a completely different story.  Not only are their mouths closer to the ground (the toxins are slightly heavier than air), but lots of animals have no choice but to stay.

Texas Officials are warning people to keep their pets away from the beach, as the red tide has killed several and sickened many many more.

Ever seen a pelican that appears to be drunk during a red tide bloom?

WARNING: It gets grim, sad and a little graphic below: Continued…